Cochrane Observer covers all of Ontario's Northeast, including Timmins. We have regular updates on town council, transit, health, and crime from in and around Timmins. See all our Timmins stories below.
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An extreme cold weather alert has been announced for Northeast Ontario on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as reported by local government officials. The expected temperature drop to -30°C, with wind chill, poses significant health risks including frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions such as avoiding
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The Timmins Library is set to host an event titled 'March Break – Fun and Games at the Library' during the upcoming March Break. The event promises to feature a variety of activities and games aimed at engaging attendees of different age groups. This initiative is part of the
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Residents and visitors in the Northeast Ontario region have the opportunity to attend DREAMER – “The Supertramp Experience” at the William Dawson Auditorium. This event promises an evening of music celebrating the iconic sounds of Supertramp, performed by a group of eight accomplished musicians from across North America. The performance will
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The City of Timmins is inviting local residents to provide feedback on proposed locations for a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness. This initiative, known as H.O.P.E (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement), is in collaboration with the Cochrane District Services Board. It focuses on establishing modular units
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has scheduled a city-wide snow plowing operation for early Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The operation will commence at 12:01 a.m. and is expected to last throughout the day, possibly continuing into the evening. The plowing efforts will cover all city streets,
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Residents in Timmins and Schumacher are notified of an upcoming maintenance operation on the outer water pumping stations. The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department will commence this work starting February 25, 2025. The affected areas during the maintenance include Algonquin Blvd. East from Hwy. 655 to Carium Rd. in
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Timmins, ON – The City of Timmins Public Works has announced that there will be a disruption to the snow removal schedule during the week of February 24, 2025. This change is due to a city-wide plowing event aimed at managing the anticipated heavy snowfall. Residents may experience delays in the
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Snowmobilers in Northeast Ontario are invited to the Ride and Dine event at Mount Jamieson Resort on February 19, 2025. Hosted by Tourism Timmins, this event offers a scenic evening ride concluding with a meal at the resort. The event is open to participants of all skill levels, and the
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The Timmins Police Service has reported the theft of a quilt from the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre. The theft occurred on February 18, 2025. According to the police, the quilt was taken from a wall display. The police are asking for the public's help in recovering this
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The City of Timmins has released the schedule for upcoming snow removal operations that will take place from February 22 to March 1, 2025. These operations include both night-time and daytime efforts scheduled across various locations. Night-time Operations: Commencing at 9:00 pm and continuing until 7:00 am, snow
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The South Porcupine area of Timmins is experiencing an emergency watermain break as of February 21, 2025. This incident affects residents on Tisdale Ave. between Dunn Ave. and Langmuir Rd., Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St., and Allan St. from Smith Ave. The City of Timmins Environmental Services
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The City of Timmins Public Works has rescheduled snow removal operations initially planned for the week of February 15, 2025, to February 21, 2025. This change impacts specific areas within South Porcupine/Porcupine, including Dixon, Coott, Haileybury, Carlos, Mildred, and Krznaric. City officials have stated that the rescheduling is due